no-brainer

noun

no-brain·​er ˈnō-ˈbrā-nər How to pronounce no-brainer (audio)
: something that requires a minimum of thought

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The decision was a no-brainer for the poster, since Tofu is still under 3 years old and so full of life. Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025 Comments Casting Scarlett Johansson as the face of the next Jurassic World movie felt like a no-brainer for director Gareth Edwards. Nick Romano, EW.com, 12 May 2025 Getting full-sized sofas and sectionals through doorways, narrow staircases, and elevators can be a real problem that designers run into all the time with their clients—modular designs solve that problem, making delivery and transportation a no-brainer. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025 This sunny rattan piece is a no-brainer addition to any room, whether used as an entertainment center, dining room bar, or hallway linen cabinet. Clint Davis, People.com, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for no-brainer

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of no-brainer was in 1954

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“No-brainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-brainer. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

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